Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps Eats 12,000 Calories a Day

According to this Yahoo article, swimmer Michael Phelps (who just won 5 golds in Beijing) eats 12,000 calories a day.

This is 9,500 more than the FDA recommended amount for an active, young male (2,500 calories).

He is still thin because he trains 30 hours a week.

Here is his typical daily diet:

Breakfast: 3 fried egg sandwiches, 2 cups coffee, 5-egg omlette, bowl of grits, 3 pieces of french toast, 3 chocolate chip pancakes

Lunch: 1 pound pasta, 2 ham and cheese sandwiches, energy drink (1,000 calorie)

Dinner: 1 pound pasta, 1 large pizza, energy drink (1,000 calorie)